Israel and Iran are engaged in a ninth day of conflict involving missile exchanges. Iran reports Israeli strikes on four cities, including Isfahan, targeting a nuclear site, with claims of five Revolutionary Guard deaths. While Iran participated in diplomatic meetings that yielded no breakthroughs, its foreign minister warned against US military intervention. Casualty figures vary, with Iran reporting hundreds of civilian deaths and Israel reporting dozens. President Trump is considering a US strike within two weeks, adding to regional tensions.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.